my friend irma - press article


	Thursday 15th July 1999

They have only ever played eight gigs, but on Saturday night, Cambridge band My Friend Irma appeared on the same bill as two of Britain's top soul bands.

My Friend Irma were the winners of the Walden Rock Competition last week and part of the first prize was supporting Odyssey and The Real Thing at the Carnival Final Night Party on Saturday.

"I can hardly believe we are going to play a gig with Odyssey," said singer Jenni after winning the competition.

Earlier this year the band which was formed only last November, won the audience vote in the Cambridge Band Competition at The Junction.
However, according to My Friend Irma, the Walden event beats its Cambridge rival hands down.

"The Competition in Saffron Walden has been so much fun," said Jenni. "It's been a great atmosphere and much more friendly than at Cambridge. We are really delighted to have won."

Although most of the crowd at the rock competition final seemed to be rooting for The Ha Ha's as the only Walden entry, My Friend Irma proved to be a popular winner.

This band oozed energy and excitement with commercial, catchy dance music. In addition to Jenni, the line up included Tom on guitar and vocals; Tim on bass; Dave on drums and John on guitar who was standing in for Guy who writes most of the band's music but was away on holiday...
Pam Jenner 22nd July 1999